These medications are comparable to Truvada (Emtricitabine / Tenofovir) or used for similar purposes.

Works with other medicines to treat HIV infection. Truvada (Emtricitabine / Tenofovir) is a popular combination medicine that has two drugs with the same mechanism of action to treat and prevent HIV infection.

Treats HIV infection. Atripla (Efavirenz / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir) is effective at treating HIV infection and it’s easier to remember to take just one pill instead of three separate medicines.

Works with other medicines to treat HIV infection. emtricitabine is currently one of the most popular drugs within the Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI) drug class.

Works with other medicines to treat HIV infection. Also treats Hepatitis B Virus. tenofovir can be a good choice to take within the Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI) drug class. It may not be the best choice though for people with kidney problems.

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Truvada (Emtricitabine / Tenofovir) is a combination medication that stops the replication of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) within important cells of the body. Emtricitabine and tenofovir both prevent the virus from taking over normal functions of the cell for its own purposes.

emtricitabine stops the replication of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) within important cells of the body by preventing the virus from taking over normal functions of the cell for its own purposes.

tenofovir stops the replication of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) within important cells of the body by preventing the virus from taking over normal functions of the cell for its own purposes.

› The tenofovir powder can't be mixed in a liquid, so mix into soft food like applesauce and yogurt.

› Take tenofovir once a day, with or without food.

Kidneys and liver

› Can cause unusual dreams, or kidney or liver damage.

› Truvada (Emtricitabine / Tenofovir) is removed from the body by the kidneys, so the dose of Truvada (Emtricitabine / Tenofovir) needs to be lowered if you have any kidney problems.

› People on Truvada (Emtricitabine / Tenofovir) have reported kidney damage, which can be made worse if you take high doses of anti-inflammatory drugs called NSAIDs (Motrin/Advil, Aleve, Mobic, Voltaren, etc.). Call your doctor if you develop bone pain, pain in your arms or legs, or pain or weakness in your muscles.

› Atripla (Efavirenz / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir) can cause kidney damage, increase your risk of depression, and shouldn't be taken if you have a history of seizures or osteoporosis.

› emtricitabine is removed from the body by the kidneys, so the dose of emtricitabine needs to be lowered if you have any kidney problems.

› The dose of tenofovir depends on how your kidneys work. It is really important to consistently monitor them with your doctor.

› Don't take other drugs that can hurt your kidneys while taking tenofovir without talking to your doctor. That sadly includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like aspirin, Advil, and Aleve.

› Practice safe sex since Atripla (Efavirenz / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir) won't cure HIV or prevent it from being passed on to other people.

› Since emtricitabine is only taken once a day, take it at the same time as your other HIV medications.

› If being used for kids, the dose of emtricitabine will continue to change as they grow, so keep in touch with their doctor.

› Keep an eye out for any new symptoms or side effects you may start to feel while taking emtricitabine and report them to your doctor.

› Don't take other drugs that can hurt your kidneys while taking tenofovir without talking to your doctor. That sadly includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like aspirin, Advil, and Aleve.

› People with HIV should be tested for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) before starting tenofovir.

› Similarly, patients with chronic hepatitis B, should be tested for HIV before starting tenofovir.